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Stevenson Claims He's Already Signed the Haney Deal
Shakur Stevenson says he has already signed, so the ball is in the Haney camp's court.
Adesanya Says Chandler Is the Only Fight For Conor
Israel Adesanya has a straightforward answer for what Conor McGregor should do next, assuming the knee heals and the will to return survives UFC 329.
Michael Chandler Opens as Favorite for McGregor's Final UFC Bout
After McGregor's injury-shortened UFC 329 loss, sportsbook lists Chandler at 2/1 to face him in his contract finale, followed by Holloway trilogy at 3/1.
Khabib Claims His Wrestling Is Better Now
Khabib Nurmagomedov retired undefeated in October 2020 at what most people assumed was the peak of his powers, but he corrected that assumption.
Jones Posts Selfie With White After UFC 329
Jon Jones and Dana White crossed paths for the first time since their public feud escalated earlier this year.
Khabib Nurmagomedov says UFC contract binds him for life
Retired lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed he remains under an exclusive UFC contract that would prevent him from competing elsewhere even decades from now.
Khabib: Usman Nurmagomedov wouldn't have made UFC at 21
Khabib Nurmagomedov credits PFL for building cousin Usman into the top free agent outside UFC, saying he wouldn't have reached the promotion at 21.
Cris Cyborg explains why Ronda Rousey superfight never happened
Cyborg says Rousey had every chance to accept the matchup during her UFC prime but chose not to, per Sherdog.
Cris Cyborg to start family after retirement fight at PFL Tampa
Cyborg will face Ketlen Vieira on Aug. 22 in her final MMA bout before pursuing motherhood. The 41-year-old champion also has one boxing match scheduled.
Dricus Du Plessis admits wrong camp for Khamzat Chimaev loss
Former UFC middleweight champion says he trained for scrambles, not the static crucifix control Chimaev used to dominate him for 22 minutes at UFC 319.
Joe Mazzulla trains at Xtreme Couture, mines MMA for NBA edge
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla visits MMA gyms on the road and studies Eric Nicksick's cornering style to sharpen his in-game communication with players.
Anthony Joshua cuts contact after Ilia Topuria upset loss
Joshua isolated himself after watching Topuria get stopped by Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, calling the fight business too serious for distractions.
Khabib Nurmagomedov says wrestling improved since UFC retirement
Khabib Nurmagomedov claims his grappling is far better now than when he retired as undefeated UFC lightweight champion in 2020.
Dustin Poirier names Khabib strongest opponent he ever faced
Poirier said Nurmagomedov felt like he weighed a thousand pounds when they fought at UFC 242 in 2019, per his recent podcast appearance.
Jan Blachowicz rips Jamahal Hill's physique ahead of heavyweight move
Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz criticized Jamahal Hill's conditioning as Hill prepares to compete at heavyweight following knee surgery.
Khabib: Ian Garry's size, style could trouble Islam Makhachev
Khabib Nurmagomedov says Ian Garry's height and elusive movement present a tough puzzle for Islam Makhachev ahead of their August title fight.
Lito Adiwang's rise to Philippine MMA stardom by the numbers
The ONE Championship standout has built one of Philippine MMA's most explosive résumés through unmatched finishing ability and relentless fan-friendly style.
UFC Oklahoma City adds undefeated featherweight bout to card
Damien Anderson and Ezra Elliott, both undefeated prospects with perfect stoppage records, will make their octagon debuts Saturday in Oklahoma City.
UFC cuts Sedriques Dumas after arrests, ankle monitor saga
The promotion parted ways with the middleweight who fought in an ankle monitor and racked up 15 arrests since 2014, per MMA Fighting.
Conor McGregor to host BKFC series on FOX Nation in 2027
McGregor will front a bare-knuckle tournament series called World's Baddest Man, premiering on FOX Nation next summer with fighters competing bracket-style.